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Contents include but are not limited to local news, social events, community updates, and organizational activities primarily within the African American community. It covers personal health reports, club meetings, church conventions, election of officers in various associations, social gatherings, real estate advertisements, and cultural events such as lectures and dances. The paper also includes detailed programs for religious conventions, political and legal news including President Taft’s message to Congress on food and drug laws, Senate tariff battles, and high-profile court cases. Additionally, it reports on national and international events like King George V’s coronation in London, aviation accidents in France, and discoveries related to the USS Maine. There are also advertisements for medicines, services, and products, along with inspirational and practical advice columns. Overall, the document provides a rich snapshot of early 20th-century African American life, civic engagement, and broader societal happenings.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 18, issue 02, June 23, 1911
Date Created:
1911-06-23
Time Period:
1910s
Description:
Contents include but are not limited to local news, social events, community updates, and organizational activities primarily within the African American community. It covers personal health reports, club meetings, church conventions, election of officers in various associations, social gatherings, real estate advertisements, and cultural events such as lectures and dances. The paper also includes detailed programs for religious conventions, political and legal news including President Taft’s message to Congress on food and drug laws, Senate tariff battles, and high-profile court cases. Additionally, it reports on national and international events like King George V’s coronation in London, aviation accidents in France, and discoveries related to the USS Maine. There are also advertisements for medicines, services, and products, along with inspirational and practical advice columns. Overall, the document provides a rich snapshot of early 20th-century African American life, civic engagement, and broader societal happenings.
Subject (Topic):
African American newspapers African Americans--Social life and customs African Americans--Religion African Americans--Politics and government African American women--Societies and clubs African Americans--Housing African American civic leaders Presidents Tariff--Law and legislation Elections--Corrupt practices Aeronautics Clubs Real property
Subject (Person):
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Subject (Organization):
Great Britain. Army
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines Iowa--Des Moines Mexico
Language:
eng
Contributing Institution:
State Historical Society of Iowa
Publisher:
Iowa State Bystander Pub. Co.
Extent:
4 pages
Genre:
Newspapers
Type:
Text Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9156m
Related Resource:
Library of Congress Control Number: sn83025186
Digital Object Identifier:
bystander1911062301
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w94f1ms7j
Metadata License:
This metadata record is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source
Suggested Citation:
"Iowa state bystander. volume 18, issue 02, June 23, 1911", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w94f1ms7j
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No Copyright - United States
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